Beaune 1er cru by Morot

Three different Burgundies from Beaune taste3d in one go. All by Albert Morot. Two being the same premier cru but different vintages and then two the same year but two different premier crus.

Beaune 1 er cru Cent Vignes 2007
Medium red colour. Lots of red berries with some chocolate on the nose. A bit earthy and slight sweet nose.
Great balanse and fruit but perhaps a bit thin towards the end in the aftertaste indicating that age has taken it's toll.

Beaune 1 er cru Cent Vignes 2009
More dark fruit, chocolate and perfume of flowers, spice and cherries. Big solid taste with smooth and firm tannins. A bit of cherrystones which indicate that it requires more time. A truly lovely wine and vintage , but be patient.

Beaune 1 er cru Les Toussaints 2009
So this is the plot just beside Cent Vignes and also the same year and same producer. Much more heavy components on the nose and aromas towards figue, plum, vanilla and dark fruit. Much bigger taste and more masculin in style with more structure. More rustic wine with a great balance and lots of tannins.

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